Headteacher

Merryhills Primary School, Enfield, EN2 7RE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L19 - L25 (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• proven leadership and management skills with the ability to personify the school’s vision
• a passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to excel
• the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational world
• the skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community
• the ability to be a leader of learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils
• the ability to embrace the Trust’s vision and work alongside other Headteachers in the Trust to improve outcomes for all pupils across each of the schools

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
• a strong Executive Board team who meet on a regular basis providing support to each school in the Trust
• a committed experienced group of Local Governors, Members and Trustees
• a welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Headteacher Recruitment Pack - Merryhills - Spring 2026.pdf - 768 KB (opens in new tab)

About Merryhills Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 621 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Merryhills Primary School website
• Email address: hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 3011 5040
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/merryhills-primary-school-enfield

Arranging a visit to Merryhills Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@attigoacademytrust.co.uk.

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